Robert Kirby

October 4, 1940 – December 12, 2024

We announce with great sadness the passing of Robert Stewart Kirby, who left us on December 12, 2024, at the age of 84. Robert passed away peacefully at his home in Barbados, with his beloved wife Jennifer by his side.

Robert was born on October 4, 1940, in Sandy Lane, Wallasey, England. He was cherished by his family and friends, remembered for his dedication, faith, and quiet strength.

Robert is survived by his devoted wife Jennifer Kirby, his brother Graham Kirby, and his four children: Deborah Stockhausen, Sharon Hitchins, Patricia Warden, and Andrew Kirby. He was a loving grandfather to Danielle King, Dominic Hitchins, Mikaela Lewis, Olivia Warden, Jack Kirby, Aidan Stockhausen, Max Warden, Noah Kirby, Brendan Stockhausen, and Anya Kirby, and a proud great-grandfather to one great-grandchild, Hugo King. He is also survived by his sons-in-law Gregory Hitchins, Andrew Warden, and Anthony Stockhausen, his daughter-in-law Tracey Kirby, sister-in-law Gail Kirby, niece Cheryl Conklin, nephew Stewart Kirby and the entire Goddard family.

A man of faith, Robert was a dedicated Catholic and an active member of St. Dominic’s Church and St. Patrick’s Church in Barbados.

He will forever remain in our hearts and memories

A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to The Barbados Cancer Society in Robert’s memory at www.thebarbadoscancersociety.com/get-involved Jackets and mourning colours are optional.

The family invites you to view the live streaming of the service; to view, please clickhere .